Located right on Punta Uva beach, this oceanfront property is located on 2.5 acres of land including a main residence with 2 king beds, 4 double beds and 2 bunk beds on distributed across 6 rooms and 6 bathrooms! Ample social space with deck overlooking the river. Additionally, it offers a gazeebo and bbq area, and small dock. Great for large families and friends!

The space

Located in one of the most beautiful and exotic areas of the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Reloj de Arena can accommodate a large family or several couples. The home is in the middle of a lush 2.5+ acre property, which ensures absolute privacy and tranquility. Howler monkeys, toucans, parrots, hummingbirds and many other varieties of birds can be seen daily.
The property has a strategic location: 10 minute car drive to Puerto Viejo (bank, pharmacy, supermarket) or Manzanillo (cozy town with amazing restaurants), and 20 min drive to Cahuita National Park, and it is surrounded by several great restaurants and local shops. The property connects directly with the white sand beach of Punta Uva (1 minute walk through our private trail). Plenty of deck space which faces the river/canal to the north provides an ideal setting for barbecues, relaxing afternoon or just family time.
The property is surrounded by the river on the west, and the main road on the east, with the gazebo/jacuzzi with a BBQ right in front on the way to the beach. Every room has ceiling fans and the house is very well ventilated. In total there are 6 rooms and 5 bathrooms, including a deck overlooking the river. The area is perfect for ecotourism since it is surrounded by lush rainforests; it is a nature lover's paradise!

Interaction with guests

I am always available by phone but Cruz the housekeeper is always on hand to help with anything you may need!

Other things to note

Renting a bike ($5 per day) is a great choice to get to know nearby beaches, but is recommended only by day

We greatly appreciate if our guests take good care of the property and let us know about any incidents that may take place during their stay in order to provide proper maintenance.
Suggested extra tip of $3-$6 per night, depending on your satisfaction with the service.
We don't ask for a security deposit, but you are responsible for any major damages or loss.

40 Reviews

I highly recommend this place for a group vacation. It was great having bathrooms in every room so you didn't haveto share and the house and porch were large enough for eveyone to be able to hang out together.

Absolutely amazing. Looks exactly as pictured. Cruz was extremely helpful, the daily cleaning fee is completely worth it, and the store across the street supplies every need. About a 2 minute walk to the beach along a private path, which has little to no tourists and a cute vendor along with kayaks you can rent for $5 to use in the adjacent river and ocean itself for 90 minutes. We loved the house; it has a ton of open space/porches so 12-16 people can fit very comfortably. Our only complaint is that we couldn't spend more time here!!

This property is a bit rustic but really beautiful and secluded and private, a real jungle lodge with a really great and well stocked convenience store across the street ( be sure to go by between 7:30 and 8 am when she gets fresh bread delivered, the pita is the best you will find anywhere). There are also really good restaurants within walking distance. Bamboocha was one of our favorites.
Sitting on the large outdoor deck with binoculars, we enjoyed seeing all sorts of wildlife (i.e. howler monkeys, sloths, giant iguanas, and a kinkajou)!
There is also a really nice, large outdoor space to BBQ and sit outside to eat. It's a great space for a large group to spend time together, especially if you like rustic and natural beauty.
About a mile from the property towards Puerto Viejo, is the Jaguar Rescue Center, not to be missed.

We had a really great time at Reloj de Arena. We were lucky to see so much wildlife. There was a Congo monkey family the first couple days we were there. We also saw three sloths, a guatusa, an iguana, a river turtle, and multiple tropical fish when we went snorkeling. We also went fishing and kayaking. The beach is extraordinarily beautiful and about 75 yards down a beautiful pathway. The amenities and size are great for family and friends and Cruz was a very attentive and pleasant host. We will definitely have to visit again.

This place is great! You are secluded on your own estate in the rainforest ocean front. There's also a river with a dock right off the side of the house. You can kayak or paddle board down the river through the rainforest. Monkeys will be in the trees above you and if you are lucky toucans will be flying from fruit tree to fruit tree. My girlfriend and I stayed here for a few days. A large place for the two of us, but it was great to have the place to ourselves and we needed a relaxing place after many other destinations in Costa Rica prior to arriving here. The highlight (among many) of our stay would have to be sloths that we're in the tree right outside the house. We got to pet a baby sloth. He was the cutest thing and soft too! It can now be crossed off our bucket lists. We had endless Pipa's (coconuts) and couldn't get enough of them. There is a care taker on the property ( Cruz) and he is amazing! He is so nice and he is always smiling. Such a happy guy. Anything we needed he was there and willing to help. He will get you fresh Pipa's in the morning for you everyday. The rooms of the house are large and the bed we slept in was very comfy. We slept great with only nature sounds around us. Waking up to birds chirping and monkeys oooahhh'ing was just what we wanted. We would wake up and follow the path right out to the turquoise clear ocean and take a swim. There is a lady right out front on the beach that will rent you kayaks, paddle boards and snorkels/fins so no need to bring any with you. We rented bikes in Puerto Viejo town and would use that as transportation back and forth from town and to explore the surrounding areas. Everyone around is very nice and helpful with anything. The owner Luis always would get back to us promptly with any questions we had. Before we had arrived he was very helpful with any questions and or guides/info we needed for our trip. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends and family. Pura Vida